The word "church" has an interesting ancestry. It most likely began as a Germanic word that entered the Greek language and then moved on to English. The Greek word, κυριακός, means for or of an owner, ...

A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues like married priests and the blessing of gay unions. By Jason Horowitz and ...

A few years back, Jane died. She had been among the most faithful and generous givers in our church’s history. When touring the building, members frequently remarked, “Jane gave that.” ...

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Communion, resigned on Tuesday over his handling of a high-profile abuse case. A position with deep Catholic roots, the archbishop ...